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Thule · 05-29-2014, 11:26 AM

Wow, I had no idea an acre is that big. I thought it's the same thing as an "are", which is 100 square meters.

oldchuck · 05-29-2014, 01:43 PM

1 acre = .4 HA

DutchHempCBD · 06-10-2014, 12:48 PM

Day 21. Perfect weather, alternating sun and rain.

Only Ornamental · 06-10-2014, 01:17 PM

Looks like they grow at a rather low density, bad for fibres but good for seeds. Is that intentional, did you have a lower germination rate than previewed, or is it the work of pest insects/snails?

oldchuck · 06-10-2014, 02:41 PM

Nice crop, Dutch. You should see a growth spurt in the next few days.

Why should anybody want to grow Finola as a fiber crop, OO?

Mine are up about a week or so now. The Finola sprouted in two days and surprised the hell out of me. I compensated for what I thought was a low germ rate by planting thick. Way too thick it turned out. The little devils all popped and now I have to thin. I planted in rows and alternated with black beans which came up a couple of days after the hemp.

Only Ornamental · 06-10-2014, 04:04 PM

Don't know, don't judge; cause Finola can be used for both. Although, the fibres are shorter and finer than those of most other varieties. I thought DutchHemp said something about fibres (didn't go back in the thread to verify).
In any case, I suppose he's better off than you... You know that 'pulling off weed' means something else, right

? *me-mean-be*

ZIO GREEN · 06-10-2014, 04:09 PM

Very interesting!!!

DutchHempCBD · 06-10-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Only Ornamental

Looks like they grow at a rather low density, bad for fibres but good for seeds. Is that intentional, did you have a lower germination rate than previewed, or is it the work of pest insects/snails?

We sowed at around 30 kg/ha. I didn't do a germination count per m2 yet. I will in the coming week. For our purpose, flowers and leaf production, we assume that 30 kg/ha is good. The fibers will only be used as secondary by product. We haven't found an application yet.

DutchHempCBD · 06-10-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by oldchuck

Nice crop, Dutch. You should see a growth spurt in the next few days.

Why should anybody want to grow Finola as a fiber crop, OO?

Mine are up about a week or so now. The Finola sprouted in two days and surprised the hell out of me. I compensated for what I thought was a low germ rate by planting thick. Way too thick it turned out. The little devils all popped and now I have to thin. I planted in rows and alternated with black beans which came up a couple of days after the hemp.

Cool that you also planted Finola. Can you tell me the philosophy behind alternating black beans and Finola? Sounds interesting.

oldchuck · 06-10-2014, 09:42 PM

Hey Dutch, the beans will provide a little cover and confusion, as will the popcorn that brackets both ends of the field. The main reason, though, is that the beans are a legume that will add a little nitrogen and will provide a food crop. Besides, beans are easy to grow.

I'll post a picture in a week or so when everything is more visible.

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Only Ornamental Spiritually inspired agnostic mad scientist Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Somewhere in Central Europe Posts: 2,388	Looks like they grow at a rather low density, bad for fibres but good for seeds. Is that intentional, did you have a lower germination rate than previewed, or is it the work of pest insects/snails? __________________ Growing only for ornamental reasons and because... The hemp seed hub: A thread for those who seek seeds and info on hemp, click HERE Please spare a 'like', a dear friend of mine could need some motivation. Thanks! Brainer on Retainer: Why not rent a brain by the hour? OO now on time-sharing
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oldchuck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,111	Nice crop, Dutch. You should see a growth spurt in the next few days. Why should anybody want to grow Finola as a fiber crop, OO? Mine are up about a week or so now. The Finola sprouted in two days and surprised the hell out of me. I compensated for what I thought was a low germ rate by planting thick. Way too thick it turned out. The little devils all popped and now I have to thin. I planted in rows and alternated with black beans which came up a couple of days after the hemp.
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Only Ornamental Spiritually inspired agnostic mad scientist Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Somewhere in Central Europe Posts: 2,388	Don't know, don't judge; cause Finola can be used for both. Although, the fibres are shorter and finer than those of most other varieties. I thought DutchHemp said something about fibres (didn't go back in the thread to verify). In any case, I suppose he's better off than you... You know that 'pulling off weed' means something else, right ? me-mean-be __________________ Growing only for ornamental reasons and because... The hemp seed hub: A thread for those who seek seeds and info on hemp, click HERE Please spare a 'like', a dear friend of mine could need some motivation. Thanks! Brainer on Retainer: Why not rent a brain by the hour? OO now on time-sharing
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ZIO GREEN OUTLAW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NOWHERE Posts: 2,286	Very interesting!!!
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oldchuck Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,111	Hey Dutch, the beans will provide a little cover and confusion, as will the popcorn that brackets both ends of the field. The main reason, though, is that the beans are a legume that will add a little nitrogen and will provide a food crop. Besides, beans are easy to grow. I'll post a picture in a week or so when everything is more visible.
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